What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Mental Health Therapist position at The Black Mental Health Corporation?
Job Summary
The Black Mental Health Corporation is seeking passionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists (LPC, LSW, LMFT, LPCC, LISW, IMFT) who specialize in child and adolescent populations in a school based setting.
Our Mission: The Black Mental Health Corporation strives to provide excellent, quality mental health care to underserved communities. It is the goal of The Black Mental Health Corporation to rebuild these communities, one family at a time through excellent mental health, community based and social assistance services.
Our History: TBMHC was created by founder, Desmond Yanamayu with black people in mind, after realizing this diverse population experiences challenges and struggles that are unique from many other racial/ethnic groups. Because of this, he wanted to create a space where black people could feel comfortable getting counseling with someone who understands their issues specifically related to them. Even still, The Black Mental Health Corporations services are open to people of all ethnicities and racial backgrounds.
Join us at The Black Mental Health Corporation, where we strive to create a supportive environment for all individuals, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by the Black community. We welcome candidates from all ethnicities and backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required intake forms and releases.
- Complete assessments on all students/families applying eligibility and diagnostic criteria to determine student appropriateness for treatment in various modalities.
- Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling, facilitate student and family groups and programs, and facilitate other groups as assigned.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed.
- Develop specific treatment goals in collaboration with the student, the student’s guardian, and the student’s treatment providers.
- Identify and evaluate student’s strengths, limitations, problems, and needs and includes these in the student ISP (individual service plan).
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement and modify the ISP as required.
- Participate in the treatment team to provide updates on student progress in group, individual, and family counseling.
- Complete treatment plans and all required documentation; submit as required.
- Meet productivity requirements.
- Provide a variety of counseling services to address the specific needs of the population served. Skilled in working with students with multiple issues: trauma, addiction, mental health, grief, loss, etc.
- Utilize evidence-based treatment to ensure effective service delivery based on the student’s clinical issues/needs.
- Provide information and guidance on utilization of community resources, and initiates and follows up on referrals as needed.
- Chart results of assessment and treatment planning; writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other student-related information in support of the student’s progress in treatment in a timely manner.
- Participate actively in the supervision process to ensure comprehensive, quality care for students.
- Participate in professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and classes in job-related areas.
- Comply with all federal, state, and funding regulatory requirements.
- Performing other related or requested activities as assigned.
Education and License Requirements
Masters Level education in Social Work, Psychology, or field related to Mental Health.
Licensed by the State of Ohio
Experience:
- Proven experience in social work or family therapy
- Strong knowledge of conflict management techniques
- Familiarity with case management principles
- Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments
- Certification or licensure in family therapy or related field
Education and License Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field in Mental Health.
- Licensed (LSW, LPC, LMFT) or Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
- CANS certification preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Salary : $30 - $50
